How Topeka Companies Are Going Green TK asked companies to tell us how they're being environmentally conscious. Here are a few of the responses.
Brewster Place Motivations: Environmental concern and company culture Actions: Recycling receptacles throughout the facility
Frito-Lay, Inc. Motivations: Environmental concern, financial savings, marketing value and company culture Actions: LEED certification, recycle to reduce landfill waste, and installed biomass boiler and energy efficient lighting
Jackson's Greenhouse Motivations: Financial savings and company culture Actions: Installed triple glazing on greenhouse and 93% efficient furnace, customers return plastic containers for reuse and compost any throwaway plant material
Kennedy and Coe, LLC Motivations: Marketing value and company culture Actions: Recycle paper, cardboard, plastic, toner cartridges and office equipment; use real glasses and dishes versus disposable; paperless work environment; and email and video conference versus driving
Lamar Outdoor Advertising Motivations: Environmental concerns, government regulations and company culture Actions: Recycle vinyl billboard materials
Rebound Physical Therapy Motivations: Environmental concern, financial savings and company culture Actions: Recycle cans, paper, glass, plastics, cardboard, batteries and copy toner cartridges
Visit Topeka, Inc. Motivations: Environmental concern and company culture Actions: Staff takes turns sorting and dropping off recyclables
WIBW Radio Motivations: Environmental concern and company culture Actions: Use less paper, recycle and turning off lights
Appelhanz Roofing Motivations: Environmental concern and company culture Actions: Recycle asphalt shingles, plastic, metal, steel, wooden pallets, aluminum gutters and cardboard boxes
TK...Topeka's Business Magazine
Summer 2012
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